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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-20, Page 10Making contact The batter shows top form as she takes a slice at the ball and gets a piece of it in this game between the Rusty Parts and Mixed Nuts at the Belgrave Kinsmen co-ed tournament on the weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo) PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006. M-T may use gas tax to offset costs By Andrew Smith Wingham Advance-Times A plan to use federal gas tax funds to offset the cost of the Belgrave water project could mean savings for Morris-Turnberry, but not necessarily the residents. A discussion was held at the July 4 council meeting to determine how many years of the federal funding should be committed to the Belgrave project. Mayor Dorothy Kelly originally thought three years and possibly a fourth year would work to lower costs, while reserving the fifth year of the funding for another project. The total of the five-year funding is $284,248. Councillor Neil Warwick asked why all five years were being committed, with clerk/treasurer Mites tie On July 11 the Londesborough Mites travelled to Benmiller to play Benmiller I. Until the fourth inning, the game was tied 1-1. Jason Salverda worked hard during the game. He hit a double, got three outs at first, caught a fly ball, and made a double play at second. Kyle Pollard continued his good efforts for the team. He hit a double and had a two-run homerun and got two Rits at second. Despite these efforts, Londesborough lost 10-3. • w Alet , • Aip memak 0.3hcfp Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine Grew here or or home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 Nancy Michie responding it may not all be needed. With one year dedicated already, Michie needed to know how much to commit, as the project is expected to be finished by December. "I didn't want to tie up everything if it wasn't required," Michie said. While the municipality is still applying for OSTAR funds for the project, the gas tax funds will be used to help pay on the expanded distribution lines approved after the initial proposal. Warwick said the issue of using the funds and coming in under budget could open a can of worms for the council, with the potential of residents looking for a refund on their costs. According to council though, the intention of the federal tax money is to reimburse council on their contribution. "If I was a taxpayer and caught up with that, I'd be really disappointed," said councillor Jim Nelemans. "I would think if you saved 10 per cent, then 10 per cent should come off the (resident's) bill." Kelly made herself clear that she doesn't think the residents of Belgrave should get a discount in the case of coming under budget, stating the move to a user pay system. Deputy mayor Bill Thompson agreed, saying the people are happy with what they are paying now, and that they should be grateful the municipality is making any contribution at all. "We're already putting in some, so they should be damn happy with it," Thompson said. A suggestion was made that the public could easier understand the use of all five years of the funding to help alleviate carrying costs on the municipality. Kelly said this could upset people on the other side of the argument that don't think any of the tax money should be used for the Belgrave project, and it should go towards a municipal use such as the landfill. Councillor Paul Gowing defended the use, as there are not many areas to use the federal funding. "It has to be used for water or environmental issues, we're going to be beating down the bushes to find an appropriate place to use that," Gowing said. Later in the meeting, the council addressed a letter from Mark Beaven, asking that the municipality not use federal taxes on the project and that it should remain the Elma wins Despite playing a good game',- Brussels U-10 went down to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Elma. Goalies Dalen Martin and Carl Dow played well in the net. Lexi Smith just missed scoring several times. Laura Souch, Matt Terpstra and Alex Ramirez each had a few shots on net, but were unable to get by the defense and score. responsibility of the Belgrave residents. Council responded to the letter, saying all information from the ministry and AMO permits it, and it is within their municipal rights to do so. Nelemans took a turn playing devil's advocate on the under- spending issue, saying the municipality isn't going to give any money back if the project costs less, but wouldn't hesitate to ask residents for more money if over budget on the project. "If all of a sudden the wells cost more, we would go back to the people and say we're sorry, we need another $500," Nelemans said. The municipality never made it clear they would pick up any difference over project costs, and actually went the other direction, informing people at a meeting there would be an increase on their part if the federal OSTAR funding didn't come through. At that same meeting, Morris-Turnberry council pledged approximately $290,000 to the project costs. While Nelemans considered the public backlash if the municipality didn't fulfill their contribution, Kelly advised the municipality could be on the hook for close to $500,000 after carrying costs and that the residents Brussels U-8 teams play It was one Brussels U-8 soccer team against the other last week. The game ended 6-1. Teammates Logan Kellington and Derrick Waechter each scored two points, while Kyle Cronin and Delayna Smith got one each. They were assisted- by Connor Bridge, Cody Harding, MacKenzie McNichol, Jake Mitchell, Teagun McGavin and Hudson Smith. - Able goalies for this team were Waechter and Mitchell. Kaylee Wheeler scored the only goal for her team. She was assisted by Bennett Newel. Erin MacMahon was the goalie. should be satisfied with that. "I think they were so thrilled that the municipality participated that I don't think they'd want to complain," Kelly said. A motion was passed to commit all five years of the federal gas tax funds, while reserving the option of putting the fifth year towards another project. A separate request to the municipality to help pay for decommissioning wells was turned down, saying they are not willing to consider it and the public should look at other grants available. "I think we've done our share," Kelly said. No public meeting is needed to announce the use of federal taxes, but a mandatory sign at the pump house was approved, indicating gas tax funds are being used on the project. Alzheimer's disease: Signs to look out for (NC)—Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • Loss of initiative If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could be Alzheimer's disease. You should speak to your physician soon. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-888-370- 6444 to speak to a registered nurse. - News Canada SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2006 Municipal Elections Act, 1996 For the AVON MAITLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Nomination for the office of school board trustee One (1) person to be elected to represent the electoral district of the Town of Goderich and the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Nominations/Registrations may be filed during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk for the Town of Goderlch, 57 West Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K5 until Friday, September 29, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations/Registration papers and full particulars may be obtained at the Municipal Office. A signed consent to the nominations, a declaration of qualification by the candidate, the $100.00 filing fee (cash, money order or certified cheque)-and identification of the candidate are required. Where there are more candidates than are required to fill the office, notice shall be given of the location of voting places, the dates and times that voting places will be open for voting, and the manner in which electors may use voting proxies. Please be advised that no person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses until that person's nomination has been filed. Dated this 6th day of July, 2006. Larry McCabe, Clerk Mark Becker, Clerk Goderich Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2006 Municipal Elections Act, 1996 For The HURON-PERTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Nomination for the office of school board trustee. One (1) person to be elected to represent the electoral district of the Town of Goderlch, Township of Howick, Wards of: Clinton, Colborne, Hullett,Turnberry, Wingham, Morris, Blyth, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Goderich, Ashfield. Nominations/Registrations may be filed during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk for the Town of Goderich, 57 West Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K5 until Friday, September 29, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations/Registration papers and full particulars may be obtained at the Municipal Office. A signed consent to the nominations, a declaration of qualification by the candidate, the $100.00 filing fee (cash, money order or certified cheque) and Identification of the candidate are required. Where there are more candidates than are required to fill the office, notice shall be given of the location of voting places, the dates and times that voting places will be open for voting, and the manner In which electors may use voting proxies. Please be advised that no person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses until that person's nomination has been filed. Dated this 6th day of July, 2006. Mark Becker, Clerk Ronna Lee Johnson, Clerk Nancy Michie, Clerk Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Howick Morris-Turnberry Kriss Snell, Clerk Richard Harding, Clerk Larry McCabe, Clerk North Huron Central Huron Goderlch